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Winter Fun on Snowmobiles Some people call them skidoos and others called them snow machines. The supercool call them sleds. Whatever you choose to call them, snowmobiles are a fantastic way to have fun during the winter. If you decide to try snowmobiling, you won't be alone. According to the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association, Americans bought nearly 101,000 snowmobiles in 2005. Canadians purchased 46,000 snowmobiles that year, while worldwide sales outside of those two countries topped 173,000. The number of registered snowmobiles worldwide is 2.6 million. The History of Snowmobiling The earliest snowmobiles were made from modified Model T Fords, with tracks and skis replacing the undercarriage. Carl Eliason of Wisconsin hand built the first model in 1923 and received a patent in 1927. However, these converted automobiles didn't work well in humid areas. Joseph Armand Bombardier of Canada solved the problem by inventing a caterpillar track system that made snowmobiles suitable for all kinds of snow conditions. In 1937, production began on a seven-passenger snowmobile, and in 1942, a twelve-passenger model was produced. In 1959, motors became lighter and smaller than those that had previously been available. Bombardier invented the snowmobile as we know it today, with the open-cockpit, one or two person machine called the Ski-Doo. That's when snowmobiling really took off as a winter sport. Use and Design The design of snowmobiles makes them a great vehicle for travel over snow and ice, especially in areas without groomed trails. A two-stroke gasoline internal combustion engine powers most snowmobiles, although four-stroke engines are becoming more popular. While snowmobiles are used extensively for travel in arctic regions, most of the annual snowmobile sales are for recreational models. The newest models can go from zero to 60 mph in two seconds. With that kind of speed, avid snowmobilers don't even need snow to have fun; they'll drag race on grass or even asphalt strips in the summertime. Where to Purchase a Snowmobile Depending on how often you plan to use a snowmobile, you can choose to rent or buy. Snowmobiles typically cost between $5,000 and $11,000 new, but you can buy used models for less than $3,000. Where and how you plan to go snowmobiling are key factors in deciding what type of snowmobile to buy. Will you be traveling in deep snow and rough terrain, competing in snowmobile races or just touring on well-packed trails? Your trail preferences should dictate how powerful an engine you'll need and whether you should buy a one or two-person model. The best approach is to rent a few different types of snowmobiles so you'll know which one is best for you. Whether you buy or rent, be sure to travel safely by dressing warmly, wearing a helmet and not pushing the snowmobile beyond its capabilities. Snowmobile Tours Snowmobile tours are a great way to snowmobile and see beautiful winter scenery. Guides lead small groups of snowmobiles into backcountry areas or hard-to-reach sections of national parks to visit areas inaccessible to skiers or pedestrians. Yellowstone National Park is a popular place for snowmobile tours. Northern states like Michigan and Vermont or ski havens like Colorado are popular snowmobiling destinations during the winter holidays. Californians head to Lake Tahoe for their snowmobiling adventures. Of course, if you're planning a winter vacation almost anywhere in Canada, you're very likely to find snowmobile tours nearby. On snowmobile tours, stay with the pack and avoid wandering off on your own. If you get stuck or run out of gas when the weather turns bad, you'll be in a very dangerous position. Whether you're touring with a guide or roaming with a small group, check that your machines are mechanically sound. Nothing spoils a winter outing like a breakdown on a wilderness trail. Be safe, be smart and be courteous. And remember to leave each trail as pristine as you found it.

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